What is a Youth Forum

On a scale of 1 to 5, how important is it to you that your voice is heard and considered in decisions regarding you or activities you take part in?

• 1 (Strongly Disagree)

• 2 (Disagree)

• 3 (Neutral)

• 4 (Agree)

• 5 (Strongly Agree)

If you selected either option 1 or 2 for Question 1, please explain the reasoning behind your choice.

If you selected either option 4 or 5 for Question 1, please explain the reasoning behind your choice.

What do you think a Youth Forum could be?

• A youth forum is run and developed by young people for young people. Youth forums exist to represent the views of young people, giving them the opportunity to be heard on their ideas, opinions and needs.

• A Youth Forum is a structured event to give youth an opportunity to express their ideas, opinions, and needs to decision makers, community staff or to other youth.

• Youth Forum works to empower young people to participate actively in society to improve their own lives and advocates for their rights.

What responsibilities do you believe a young person would have or should have in a youth forum?

What responsibilities do you believe adults e.g. staff would have or

should have in a youth forum?

What is a Youth Ambassador ?

• A Youth Ambassador is someone who speaks up for the youth and makes sure their voices are heard.

• A Youth Ambassador has a important role in expressing the ideas, needs, and values of young people. They actively participate in making important decisions and act as representatives/advocates for the youth community in a particular organisation.

• A youth ambassador is a young individual who acts as a representative for an organization.

• A young person young person who can communicate and share their ideas and opinions with others in a really effective way

After learning about what a youth ambassador is, do you believe there are any responsibilities that should be changed, removed, or added?